Aligner Handling Quiz

What should you use to clean your aligners before each insertion?

• Really hot water

• Bleach

• A soft bristle toothbrush, with dish or hand soap

• Mouthwash

How long should you wear your aligners every day?

• 22 hours a day, only remove when brushing, flossing or eating.

• only when I sleep

• never

When aligners are removed, they should always be placed in ____?

• aligner'sprotective case

• on a napkin

• on the table

• in the pocket

It is very important the attachments or “bumps” on the teeth engage the corresponding “bubbles” in the aligner. How often should you use "Chewies" to help seating aligners?

• several times a day for the first few days with each new set

• never

• only the first time I put aligner in.

How long should you be wearing each aligner tray?

• Minimum of 7 days up to 10 days per tray, even if current aligner is loose, as it may take longer for the roots to catch up tooth's crown.

• One tray per day

• Never

What happen if I forgot to wear my trays for 3-5 days and start wearing them again?

• If you miss some days for any reason, pick up where you left off and wear the aligners for a full 7-10 day MINIMUM.

• Since I wore the aligner for 2 days (then skip 3 days), I will just wear it for another 5 days (because 2+3+5=10)

• Since I wore the aligner for 2 days (then skip 3 days), I will just wear it for another 8 days (because 2+8=10)

• I wear the next tray and just skip the one I forgot to wear.

Which is correct about storing your aligner ...

• NEVER discard any old aligners, bring all of your aligners to your orthodontic visit

• If you lose an aligner, and you have been wearing it for 0-3 days , call your doctor right away and wear the previous aligner. There will be a replacement charge

• If you lose an aligner, and you have been wearing it for 6+ days , start wearing your next aligner.

• All of the above

With aligners on my teeth, I can ...

• Chewing gum as much as I want

• Smoke as much as I want

• Drink coke/coffee/lemonade (anything except for water)

• None of the above

Dr. Nguyen had a patient who forgot to brush after eating lunch, after a month he started developing tooth decay on almost every teeth. What should the patient have done differently?

• aligners must ALWAYS be removed when eating

• Try to brush after eating and before re-inserting aligners. (You have no saliva access to protect your teeth)

• Drink only water with aligner on

• All of the above

Common reasons for losing your aligners...

• Aligners often get lost during meals when wrapped in a napkin or placed on a tray, as they can easily be mistaken for trash. Be sure to check around your dining area and nearby trash bins.

• Invisalign trays can also get lost during contact sports or rigorous activities; you should wear a mouthguard or take aligners out during games.
  

• • Always put your aligners in their case when you take them out. Having a brightly colored case can be easier to keep track of.

• All of the above